Trista Prince RN BSN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Midwest Orthopedics
02.2024 - Current
- Registered Nurse for spinal surgeon Dr. Daniel Mulconrey.
- Provides direct nursing care to patients who require specialist spinal care and surgical treatment of spinal conditions.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Obtains pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing and surgical procedures for patients.
- Schedules and confirms all required pretesting was completed and patients are cleared for surgery.
- Collaborates and serves as a liaison between the surgeon and his patients.
- Manages patient care and communication to a large patient population in many areas of needs and education.
Hospice Admissions Coordinator/RN Case Manager
Hospice Compassus
05.2018 - 01.2024
- Responsible for identifying needs and coordinating patient and family care to support terminally ill patients in a wide variety of settings,
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by Medicare and by company policy.
- Processed referral to admissions by obtaining sufficient patient history and insurance information in order to ensure timely admissions of patients.
- Assisted in developing and implementing new admissions policies that aligned with company values and priorities.
- Provided in-depth conversations with patient, families and caregivers about the hospice philosophy and services.
- Responsible for supervising, coordinating, monitoring, and following the plan care for terminally ill patients nearing the end of life.
- Maintained the highest level of comfort, safety and quality of life for patients and regularly assessed for changing nursing care needs.
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Renal Intervention Center
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Streamlined communication between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and support staff, resulting in seamless coordination during surgeries and procedures.
- Assisted in various outpatient surgical procedures for patients with current and new dialysis access needs.
- Constant assessment of patients in all aspects of care for needs and changes in stability and condition.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department, analyzing current practices and making recommendations for improvements that ultimately enhanced patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
OSFMG Center for Health Internal Medicine
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked in the RN clinic to monitor, manage and provide individualized care and education to patients receiving anticoagulant therapy, diabetic management, and a wide variety of other acute and chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians and the medical team to provide personalized patient care.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatments, such as injections of medication and vaccinations, performed ear cleanings and other therapeutic treatments, taking vital signs, performing EKGs and providing wound care to patients.
- Documenting in Epic according to policy and procedure.
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care In Epic as required by hospital policy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05-2013
Skills
- Detail oriented with a strong work ethic
- Able to prioritize and multitask efficiently
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Effective patient and family educator
- Patient safety advocate
- Dependable
- Highly organized
- Clear communicator
- Effective time management skills
- Promotes professional integrity
Certification
- IL State Registered Nurse License # 041.412923
- Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Certification (CHPN) Obtained 2022
- Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Midwest Orthopedics
02.2024 - Current
Hospice Admissions Coordinator/RN Case Manager
Hospice Compassus
05.2018 - 01.2024
Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse
Renal Intervention Center
04.2016 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
OSFMG Center for Health Internal Medicine
06.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
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